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A century after the first jazz recordings, Kevin Le Gendre explores how Jazz was received in the UK.

Kevin looks at the influence of the visits of Duke Ellington before and after World War Two.

Producer: Harry Parker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2017.

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30 minutes

On radio

Tue 17 Mar 202610:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 21 Feb 201711:30
  • Tue 17 Mar 202610:30
  • Tue 17 Mar 202616:30
  • Wed 18 Mar 202600:30